Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Gruszka, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Chesterton, IN

  • NPI 1295733889
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Gateway Blvd N
Chesterton, IN 463049658
(219) 921-1444
fax (219) 921-5303
Additional location
2501 Cumberland Dr
Valparaiso, IN 463832503
Additional location
3691 Willowcreek RD
Portage, IN 463685080

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 18, 2024
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01039250A
Medicaid
IN #100117540

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295733889. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,070
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$271,351
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 662 299 $118
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 570 214 $107
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 570 194 $8
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose 363 74 $73
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 354 188 $37
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 117 72 $30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 94 94 $152
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 54 50 $162
73501 X-ray of hip, 1 view 52 38 $27
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 48 28 $111

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Chesterton Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 263. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$66
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $52.80
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $13.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$66

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
243
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$2,617
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 85 58 $1,136
Meloxicam Generic 84 39 $283
Tramadol Hcl Generic 30 16 $103
Celecoxib Generic 17 0 $983
Cephalexin Generic 14 13 $44
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 12 $67

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Gruszka's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Gruszka practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chesterton, IN.
Where does Dr. Paul Gruszka practice?
Dr. Paul Gruszka practices at 601 Gateway Blvd N, Chesterton, IN 463049658. Office phone: 2199211444.
What is Dr. Paul Gruszka's NPI?
Dr. Paul Gruszka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295733889, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Gruszka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Gruszka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Gruszka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS 20611); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.